This team is clearly a work in progress. I'd like to see what Eakins can do over 82 game schedule. I expect the Oilers will finish outside the play-offs again, but hopefully there is a marked improvement over the course of the season.
Then let MacT go to work in the off-season--trade Hemsky, N.Schultz at trade deadline. Trade 1st rounder/Klefbom/Marincin for proven players; sign a goalie and a couple of gritty bottom 6 guys, pray that Nurse is ready to contribute next year.